Director of Light Imaging Core Facility
Date:2024-03-14

Core facilities of CIMR, as integral components of the institution, are centralized shared research resources that provide investigators at CIMR and its collaborating institutions access to instruments, technologies, consultation, services, and training. The primary mission of our core facilities is to provide comprehensive and state-of-the-art expertise and specialized technologies to expand investigators’ research capabilities and accelerate discovery and translation at CIMR.

 

Job Description and Qualifications

 

We seek a motivated and skilled optical microscopy imaging specialist to direct and manage the Light Imaging Core Facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and running a full-service microscope facility to provide high-quality services and technical support for cutting-edge research at CIMR.

 

•Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as physics, optics, biophysics, bioengineering, biology, or medical science, with a proven track record of research publications.
•Comprehensive knowledge in current and emerging imaging technologies. 
•Strong hands-on experience in optical alignments as well as in the applications of cutting-edge optical imaging technologies to biomedical research.
•Capabilities to drive technological advancements, ensuring that the services provided by the facility always meet tomorrow's research needs.
•Excellent management and communications skills, able to coordinate a diverse set of obligations and to adapt rapidly to changes in demands and priorities.
•A physics major with a relevant publication track record in the field of optics and photonics is highly desirable.
•Experience in running or working in a microscopy core facility is desirable but not required.
 

Benefits

 

CIMR provides internationally competitive salary, attractive benefits and strong administrative support.

 

How to apply

 

Applicants should submit a single PDF file consisting of a curriculum vitae and a three-page statement of qualifications and future plans. Please also arrange to have three or more letters of recommendation sent directly to Dr. Panpan Yu at pi_recruit@cimrbj.ac.cn.

 

The application will open until filled.

 

Contact: Panpan Yu, Ph.D.

Email: pi_recruit@cimrbj.ac.cn